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This is how you can get a confirmed train ticket to go home on Diwali and Chhath, take advantage of the special scheme of Railways step by step
How To Get Confirmed Train Ticket on Diwali Chhath: There is a huge rush for confirmed train tickets on Diwali and Chhath. Indian Railways has started Vikalp Yojana to overcome this problem of passengers. This scheme provides relief to passengers on the waiting list. Let us know the step by step method to use it-
How To Get Confirmed Train Ticket on Diwali Chhath: Passengers going to their villages during the festive season have to run around a lot for confirmed train tickets. Indian Railways has started Vikalp Scheme, which will provide relief from waiting list tickets. This special scheme increases the chances of passengers getting confirmed seats in optional trains.
How To Get Confirmed Train Ticket on Diwali Chhath By Vikalp Scheme: What is Vikalp Yojana?
This scheme of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) helps passengers when they cannot get a confirmed seat under their original booking (Train Ticket Booking). Under this scheme, passengers on the waiting list can be transferred to other trains. This increases the chances of ticket confirmation (Confirm Ticket Chances), but confirmation is not guaranteed.
How To Get Confirmed Train Ticket on Diwali Chhath By Vikalp Scheme: How does it work?
If passengers choose Vikalp Yojana (IRCTC Vokalp Scheme) at the time of train ticket booking, their waiting list ticket can be transferred to another train within 12 hours of scheduled departure. If the seat is available, the ticket will be confirmed.
How To Get Confirmed Train Ticket on Diwali Chhath By Vikalp Scheme: What is the method of choosing?
- Login to the IRCTC website or app
- Select travel date, destination and ticket class
- Fill in passenger details and make payment
- Choose Vikalp Yojana option and select alternate train
- Check PNR status to see if booking is confirmed or not.
What are the key features of Vikalp Scheme?
- It is only for mail and express trains
- There is no additional fee
- After transfer, passenger cannot go back to the original train
- This scheme can prove to be extremely beneficial for passengers during busy seasons like Diwali and Chhath.
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